This is Breakfast Friend.
Bárbara Miñarro has finally decided to follow her teenage dreams! Enter Breakfast Friend. For as long as she can remember, Barbara has had a fascination for handbags and purses. From sourcing them to altering them… So what better way to honor her lifelong enjoyment than by creating her own hand-painted handbag collection?
Barbara holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts and is a contemporary artist living and creating in San Antonio, TX. She hand-paints her creations in small batches from her home studio.
Photo by Flor Ameria.
“My purses are made in small batches of locally sourced leather. Often garment workers are treated unfairly with unlivable wages. That's why It is very important for me to support these amazingly talented people by letting them set their own fair prices and thus breaking the cycle a bit at a time. It is important for me to give back to my home country in any capacity that I can❤️ “ - Bárbara
Sustainability at Breakfast Friend
We believe in the importance of doing our part in minimizing excessive production of the fashion industry by making ethical choices and supporting our community, family-owned businesses and local artisans.
Our work towards sustainability
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We work towards reducing waste and minimizing our environmental impact by giving products a second life. Some of our accessories like our scrunchies are made from ‘leftover’ fabrics that otherwise would be thrown away.
We also work with vintage handbags that we know are made from high quality materials and give them a second life.
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Our purses are made in small batches of locally sourced leather. This approach allows us to maintain high quality standards and support artisans in their work. It also means less waste and a reduced carbon footprint.
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Our leather handbags are designed to last a long time. We prioritize durability and quality, reducing the need for constant replacements. We also work with vintage items that we know are made from high quality materials and give them a second life.
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Artist Bárbara Miñarro, creator of Breakfast Friend, looks to give back to her home country by supporting the work of artisan families in Mexico.
We look to source our materials and production from them and make sure they are receiving fair wages. We also look for products made in the USA and are constantly finding ways to support our community.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond ethical practices and quality. We actively reduce our carbon footprint by:
Hand-making our products
Prioritizing quality, so our products last longer and reduce the need for replacements.
Up-cycling materials to minimize waste
Collaborating with slow fashion-conscious brands like thrift shops to extend the lifespan of products.
“The Best Bags of Paris Fashion Week Fall 2022: Day 5”
— via Purse Blog
— Kassandra Rodriguez via Style Lush TV
“The '90s mom aesthetic of Miñarro's purses is complemented by colorful plastic beaded earrings that are sure to bring back childhood memories for most local millennials.”
— Kelly Merka Nelson via San Antonio Current
FAQs
Return Policy?
Damaged package? We are so sorry that happened! (this only includes items damaged due to shipment handling). Please email us at help@breakfastfriend.shop so we can fix that. If you need touch ups please email us to get this resolved right away. Other than that, all sales are final.
We aren’t responsible for lost or stolen packages.
International Shipping?
Please email us a help@breakfastfriend.shop to arrange your international order.
Wholesale or Consigment?
Email us at hello@breakfastfriend.shop for wholesale inquiries.